Cookie Policy & Consent Mode v2

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are minute alphanumeric text files placed onto your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you load web pages. They enable websites to recall user preferences, secure form submissions, and understand how readers interact with editorial dispatches.

2. How We Utilize Cookies

Zealandia prioritizes reader privacy over aggressive tracking. We utilize cookies strictly for essential navigation security, caching interface choices, and — solely with your explicit authorization — measuring readership volume to optimize our expedition articles.

3. Google Consent Mode v2 Integration

Our website operates in full compliance with Google Consent Mode v2. When you access our pages, technical consent signals are pre-set to denied for marketing and analytics categories. No non-essential tracking occurs until you actively engage with our cookie banner.

We provide three distinct consent choices:

Accept All: Grants permission for analytical and advertising measurements;
Reject Non-Essential: Keeps all marketing and measurement cookies permanently blocked;
Customise: Allows granular opt-in selection for individual tracking categories.

Your choices are stored locally within your browser via localStorage. You can reopen the banner at any moment using our footer link: Cookie Settings.

4. Classification of Cookie Categories

Category	Purpose	Consent Mode Signal	Default Status
Strictly Necessary	Core security, routing, CSRF prevention	security_storage	Granted
Functional	Remembers menu toggle states and font render	functionality_storage	Granted
Analytics	Anonymized reader metrics via GA4	analytics_storage	Denied
Advertising / Personalisation	Campaign conversion and ad measurement	ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization	Denied

5. Specific Cookies Used on this Site

Cookie Name	Provider	Type & Role	Retention Lifespan
zealandia_consent	Zealandia	Local Storage key storing user consent status	12 months
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique readers anonymously (requires opt-in)	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics	Persists session state and page hits (requires opt-in)	2 years
_gcl_au	Google Ads	Conversion tracking for ad campaigns (requires opt-in)	90 days

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to our on-site Consent Manager, you can configure your browser to block, alert, or delete cookies at any time. Consult your browser's official support documentation:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies;
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection;
Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking;
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.

7. Third-Party Analytical Disclosures

For additional details regarding how Google manages analytical data under Consent Mode, please review Google's Privacy & Terms Partner Site Guide.

8. Policy Revisions & Contact

We review this Cookie Policy periodically to align with emerging browser requirements and legislative adjustments. For technical privacy inquiries, contact: [email protected].

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